Zelnorm for Gastroparesis

Gastroparesis

Gastroparesis Treatments

People do tell me now and again that Zelnorm does in fact increase the emptying of the stomach just as it does when we use it for IBS - to empty the colon. However, I've also heard that there has been no science behind these people's reports, making it a bit difficult to know scientifically if Zelnorm for Gastroparesis treatment is really effective or not.

Obviously, if the effects in gastroparesis follow those in IBS, a small percentage of those with gastroparesis will see improvement, and some of those will be helped a lot. So, it's a judgement call. I cannot endorse Zelnorm for Gastroparesis because I do not suffer from Gastroparesis.

Below are a few emails that I've gotten from folks who have used Zelnorm to treat gastroparesis:

I too have gastroparesis, a nightmare, but I have a wonderful doctor who is constantly helping me work with medications to keep me feeling as good as possible. I too was benefiting tremendously from Zelnorm, and i am missing it.

I too agree that Zelnorm's benefits far outweigh its risks. I have a gastroparesis and was using Zelnorm for about 1.5months before it was recalled in the US. It helped a great deal and I'm currently trying to request special access to it through the FDA

I found that Zelnorm significantly helped my gastroparesis and would love to start taking it again but I don't want to have to...

I take Zelnorm because I have diabetic Gastroparesis, which is cause by damage to the autonomic nerves controlling the stomach and intestines. I have found it very helpful in restoring normal movement in the whole gastric system. I hope you also find it to be helpful. i haven't noticed any side effects though if you occasionally get diareah (sp?) it can make that worse.

About 4 years ago I was given a diagnosis of IBS due to constipation and cramps. I had a bowel movement once a week. I was put on Zelnorm but got off of it because of the cramping side effects.

No, I haven't tried Zelnorm. I just got dxd with Gastroparesis less than three months ago and have only been on the domperidone about 5 or 6 weeks. The gastroenterologist mentioned Zelnorm at my last appointment and told me to call him to give it a try if I had breakthrough symptoms, so maybe I'll do that. Glad to hear someone has had luck with this drug; maybe I will too.

So, there you have it. If you do decide to use Zelnorm for Gastroparesis, do so at your own risk. A doctor's consultation would be a good idea, I would imagine.

Best of health to us all!!

Pam.

Synonyms: Zelmac

Zelnorm (Tegaserod) is a selective serotonin receptor agonist used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women who have constipation as their main symptom. It may also be used in some patients to treat certain forms of chronic constipation or other conditions as determined by your doctor.